ENDN 601 Principles of Endodontics 10 unitsA comprehensive study of various aspects of endodontics. Repeated registrations are required to fulfill the total units.

ENDN 604 Literature Seminar in Endodontics 12 unitsA review of literature pertaining to the principles and practice of endodontics. Repeated registrations are required to fulfill the total units.

ENDN 654 Practice Teaching in Endodontics 3-4 unitsSupervised teaching in the endodontic pre-clinical laboratory and predoctoral clinic. Repeated registrations are required to fulfill the total units.

ENDN 697A Research 1 unitIs devoted to identifying a research project, preparing a proposal and obtaining approval for the protocol.

ENDN 697B Research 1 unitInvolves conducting the actual research project including the data collection.

Thesis (For MS track only) 1 unit

ENDN 725 Clinical Practice in Endodontics 72 unitsDesigned to gain practice and experience in all aspects of endodontics. Emphasis is placed on obtaining experience in treating complex endodontic cases. A minimum of 240 clock hours per quarter (for 9 quarters) are required to fulfill the total units of 72.

GRDN 514 Introduction to Biomedical Research 4 unitsProvides basic information necessary to develop a research proposal. Focuses on applied statistics, as well as proposal writing --- which emphasizes critical evaluation of the literature, proposal design, and proposal methodology. Culminates in an approved research proposal suitable for submission to the department Research Guidance Committee (RGC). Courses consists of lectures and seminars.

GRDN 609 Professional Ethics 2 unitsProvides students with a theological and philosophical framework for professional ethics. Topics include individual rights, autonomy, informed consent, and the responsibilities of the professional person in the dental field, as well as in society as a whole.

GRDN 622 Biomedical Sciences II (Part 1 and Part 2) 4 unitsAdvanced, two-quarter course offered every other year (alternating with GRDN 623) during autumn and winter quarters. Course content includes applied oral bacteriology, immunology, topics in oral medicine, applied pharmacology, TMD, and orofacial pain. Since the course is constructed on an advanced level of understanding students are expected to have prior basic knowledge in the various topic areas.

GRDN 623 Biomedical Sciences II (Part 1 and Part 2) 4 unitsAdvanced, two-quarter course offered every other year (alternating with GRDN 622) during autumn and winter quarters. Course content includes cell biology, applied oral pathology, biology of hard tissues, physiology, and biochemistry. Since the course is constructed on an advanced level of understanding students are expected to have prior basic knowledge in the various topic areas.

IMPD 533 Applied Radiology for Implant Dentistry 1.5 unitsThe course is designed to give the postdoctoral student fundamental aspects of radiology imaging as part of the diagnosis and treatment. Course content includes in-depth level of instruction in the most commonly used dental implant simulation software.

IMPD 604 Current Literature in Implant Dentistry 14 unitsThis course is designed to give the postdoctoral student in implant dentistry a deeper understanding of the research and literature currently available. Repeated registrations are required to fulfill the total units.

IMPD 611 Introduction to Implant Dentistry 2 unitsOverview of the clinical science of implant dentistry, including etiology, therapy, clinical methods, and record keeping.

IMPD 612 Advanced Implant Dentistry 2 unitsProvides postdoctoral students with the knowledge and techniques of advanced prosthodontic and implant procedures ---notably those involved in sinus graft surgery, surgical repairs of implant defects, and the principles involved in the immediate loading implants.

IMPD 634 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry 7 unitsDidactic and clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex dental problems. Repeated registrations are required to fulfill the total units.

PERI 524 The Periodontium 2 unitsReview of the literature concerning the anatomy (macro-, micro-, and ultrastructural) and the physiology of the periodontium.

PERI 611 Introduction to Periodontics 2 unitsOverview of the clinical science of periodontics including epidemiology, etiology, therapy, clinical methods, and record keeping.

PERI 624 Moderate Sedation 4 unitsPrepares the postdoctoral endodontics graduate student to meet requirements for certification by the California Board of Dentistry in the administration of conscious (intravenous) sedation and to meet the requirements of the Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association for the teaching of conscious sedation. Includes seminars, laboratory exercises, and literature review seminars that enhance the student's proficiency in the theory and practice of conscious sedation in the dental office. Open to other graduate dentistry programs.